Like I Never Left
| "Like I Never Left" | |
|---|---|
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| Charted Song by Whitney Houston, Akon | |
| from the album I Look To You | |
| Main Artist | Whitney Houston, Akon |
| First Charted | Week 92 |
| Last Charted | Week 128 |
| Rank | 523 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 142 |
| Weeks | 5 |
| Peak | 29 |
| Certification | 1x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
Like I Never Left is a King Warz Charts charted song by Whitney Houston, Akon. The song debuted on the charts at #29 during Week 92. It reached its highest peak of #29 during Week 92.
As of July 2026, it is certified Platinum.
Chart Summary
'Like I Never Left' by Whitney Houston and Akon debuted on the King Warz Charts at #29 in Week 92 and a position that still stands as its peak, spending 5 weeks on the chart in total.
Its biggest week by points came in Week 92, pulling 81 points at #29 in its debut week. The song has recorded 4 re-entries, with gaps of 5 to 11 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 100, and the most recent in Week 128, where it came back at #32, its best re-entry showing.
Out of 963 charting songs, it stands 456th by weeks charted and 467th by total points accumulated. Over the course of its chart run, the song has earned 369 total units. Chart activity draws 77% from raw streams and 23% from chart points.
2025 was its biggest year: 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #29, averaging #47, earning 280 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 92. So far, 2026 has brought 1 week on the chart, peaking at #32, earning 79 points. The song's average position improved from #47 in 2025 to #32 in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 4 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | June 20, 2025 (Week 93) | 100 | 293 days |
| Platinum | September 20, 2025 (Week 106) | 200 | 385 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on August 31, 2024 (Week 53).
- Reached 100 plays on November 15, 2025 (Week 114).
- 142 total plays across 138 different days.
Chart Performance
Units growth and plays by month
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Song | Artist | TW | LW | WKS | PTS | PLS | PK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | Week 92 | NEW | Like I Never Left (Whitney Houston, Akon) | Whitney Houston, Akon | 29 | - | 1 | 81 | 4 | 29 |
| August 14, 2025 | Week 100 | RE | Like I Never Left (Whitney Houston, Akon) | Whitney Houston, Akon | 52 | - | 2 | 68 | 4 | 29 |
| September 25, 2025 | Week 106 | RE | Like I Never Left (Whitney Houston, Akon) | Whitney Houston, Akon | 56 | - | 3 | 65 | 4 | 29 |
| December 4, 2025 | Week 116 | RE | Like I Never Left (Whitney Houston, Akon) | Whitney Houston, Akon | 51 | - | 4 | 66 | 3 | 29 |
| February 26, 2026 | Week 128 | RE | Like I Never Left (Whitney Houston, Akon) | Whitney Houston, Akon | 32 | - | 5 | 79 | 5 | 29 |